A Luke Skywalker light saber from “The Empire Strikes Back” is expected to fetch at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.

Comedian Cris Sosa joins Houston Life to talk about his journey to the AGT stage.

Officials in Brazil were inspecting the site of a Sunday's fatal helicopter crash.

A rare first-edition copy of Emily Brontë’s novel "Wuthering Heights" is up for auction for the first time in over a century.

Fox Corp. is buying streaming platform Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion.

The Peacock series “Ponies” starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson blends comedy and drama as widows of CIA operatives become intelligence assets in the 1970s Soviet Union.

Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of “Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model.”.

Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” billed as his first popcorn movie in years, launched with $44 million in domestic theaters.

Two helicopters have collided over Rio de Janeiro, crashing in the city’s western zone and killing all six aboard.

The letters spelling out President Donald Trump’s name on the facade of Kennedy Center are now gone.

In 1976, as the United States prepared to celebrate its 200th anniversary, the mood was ambivalent.

A beloved movie critic and arts reporter for the “Today” show, Gene Shalit has died.

The U.S. Justice Department has determined that Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros.

A federal judge says Blake Lively can recover some legal costs from Justin Baldoni but not punitive damages and other relief she sought after settling her legal claims over their 2024 film “It Ends With Us.”.

A federal judge has ruled the White House is allowed to stage a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary — on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.

The Kennedy Center is running out of options to keep President Donald Trump’s name on the facade of the iconic performing arts venue.

The opening lyrics couldn’t be plainer: “I am from Bosnia; take me to America.”.

Steven Spielberg's new film “Disclosure Day” explores extraterrestrial life and its impact on religion.

Artist David Hockney has died.

In most nations hosting the World Cup, soccer is a fixation.

Taylor Swift has become the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36.

President Donald Trump's board at the Kennedy Center is trying to keep his name on the building before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday.

The opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City was full of international stars.

A massive UFC event is set to take over the White House's South Lawn.

The educational series “Gracie’s Corner” is joining Disney+.

The future of "Doctor Who” is uncertain after the BBC canceled a planned Christmas special.

French singer and actor Patrick Bruel faces preliminary charges of rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, and harassment involving several women between 2008 and 2019.

Taylor Swift saw a memorable Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden.

UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit is embracing his bold style ahead of the company's debut at the White House.

Glenn Close is finally getting an Oscar.

Laurence Olivier, arguably Britain's greatest stage actor, has been honored with a plaque at his childhood home in London.

In Brazil, home of soccer-mad fans and the five-time world champions, the only way to watch all 104 games of the World Cup will be through the streaming platform anchored by a digital influencer.

Hollywood directors have reached a four-year tentative contract agreement with studios and streaming services.

New York has implemented a law requiring advertisements featuring AI-generated people to clearly label them as “synthetic performers.”.

Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, is seeking funds from a trust his parents established.

Spencer Pratt’s improbable rise from reality television personality to national political sensation ended when he failed to qualify for the runoff to challenge Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

Scott Pelley has spoken out in a raw and emotional podcast interview about his last days at CBS News, where he spent 37 years.

Lauren Kelly chats with Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall to preview American Ninja Warrior Season 18 — new formats, the Tripleheader and what’s at stake.

A report by Florida police has found that professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan died of natural causes last year.

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Gordon S.

A group of young Elvis Presley tribute artists, ranging in age from seven to 17, competed in the king’s hometown last week as part of the Tupelo Elvis Festival.

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Gordon S.

Bill Maher is set to receive the Mark Twain Award for American Humor at the Kennedy Center on June 28.

A pop-up art show featuring contemporary works is set to open at the German president's official residency this week before renovations begin.

The new host at the Tonys, Pink, pretended at the beginning that she didn't know what she was doing.

Stacey King, who played on three consecutive NBA championship teams with the Chicago Bulls from 1991-93 before returning to the organization as an Emmy-winning broadcaster, has died.

The summer box office is booming — but not because of the usual suspects.

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Meet the visionaries who captured the spirit of Houston in a remix for FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Attorneys for musician Chuck Redd said on Friday that a D.C. Superior Court judge had dismissed a breach of contract lawsuit filed against Redd after he canceled a Christmas Eve performance at the Kennedy Center in protest of President Donald Trump’s influence over the venue.

Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament has been passionate about skateboarding since his teenage years in Montana.

King Charles III, Queen Camilla and other senior British royals were among guests attending the wedding of Charles' nephew, Peter Phillips.

In a June 6 story about the Broadway revival of “Ragtime,” The Associated Press erroneously reported that the original “Ragtime” production won Audra McDonald her first Tony.

Pope Leo XIV’s weeklong visit to Spain will bring him to a once-staunchly Catholic country that has long been in the throes of waning religious practice.

The three remaining correspondents at "60 Minutes" have decided to stay with the show despite recent turmoil.

Carlos Alberto Solari, the Argentine singer-songwriter known as “the Indio” who led Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, one of the most popular and influential Argentine rock groups of the 1970s-1990s, has died outside the capital of Buenos Aires.

Actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso,” has died at 72.

Former supermodel Carré Otis has filed a complaint in Paris against Gérald Marie, alleging rape and trafficking.

Taylor Swift has released a new song for Disney and Pixar's “Toy Story 5.”.

Television and movie actors have voted to ratify a four-year contract with studios and streaming services.

The Kennedy Center is removing references to President Donald Trump after a federal judge ruled they were added illegally.

Ewan McGregor says “Trainspotting” remains a defining moment in his career.

Javier Bardem takes on the chilling role of Max Cady in a new "Cape Fear" series on Apple TV.

Acclaimed Iranian French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56.

Dozens of artists at this year’s Venice Biennale are threatening legal action if their names aren't removed from a visitor voting ballot.

The World Cup will feature star-studded opening ceremonies in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

The New York Knicks are auctioning two celebrity row seats for Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, when the NBA Finals return to New York for the first time since 1999.

A stunning week of revelations of discord at “60 Minutes” has raised a host of questions, and left people inside and outside the network wondering about the program's ultimate health.

A judge in Amsterdam has rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by rapper Ye, finding the concerts are not a threat to public order.

Shia LaBeouf has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to punching people outside a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras.

The filmmaker Wim Wenders has pulled his 1975 movie “The Wrong Move” due to a nude scene featuring a then-13-year-old Nastassja Kinski.

When musical acts pulled out of a concert series marking America's 250th anniversary, fearing it might be too closely tied to Donald Trump, the president decided to formally make himself the headlining act.

The NBA brought in Grammy-winning rapper Nas and three-time Emmy-winning composer Nicholas Britell to help tell the tale of this season’s NBA Finals.

CBS News has fired longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley.

Jill Biden says she's sorry she didn't talk more about son Hunter's drug addiction during her time in the White House.

Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Peabo Bryson has died at 75.

The White House Correspondents Association dinner has been rescheduled for July 24.

Bleak Week is a film festival celebrating “cinema of despair.”.

K-Pop band BTS, Benson Boone, Cardi B, Lainey Wilson, Major Lazer, Muse, Snoop Dogg and Zara Larsson are among the performers this fall at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas.

The Defense Department has declared its press office a classified space, barring journalists from entry.

The courtroom battle between Blake Lively and Justice Baldoni, minus the actors, has returned to a Manhattan federal courtroom despite the recent settlement of Lively's claims against him stemming from the 2024 movie “It Ends With Us.”.

Reports say Scott Pelley has accused CBS head Bari Weiss of "murdering" the hugely successful “60 Minutes.”.

Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are married, according to local officials in London.

Choreographers Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher “Cree” Grant have earned a Tony Award nomination for their work on "The Lost Boys."

Ann Patchett often finds ways to help others, whether it's promoting a fellow author's book or supporting emerging writers.

An indie horror with internet origins has beaten the legacy franchise Star Wars at the box office this weekend.

It’s no coincidence that Hugo Rosas’ jersey designs ahead of the World Cup resemble some of Mexico’s most iconic decorations.

Frankie Valli, whose legendary falsetto defines the sound of the 1960s rock group the Four Seasons, has cancelled the remainder of the band’s 2026 tour dates.

An upcoming celebration of America's 250th anniversary, called "The Great American State Fair," has faced challenges as several musical guests backed out due in part to its connections to President Donald Trump.

President Donald Trump is fuming about a court ruling that blocked his renovation plans for the Kennedy Center in Washington.

Artificial intelligence is helping a London-based singer-songwriter continue writing and recording music after Parkinson’s disease largely took away his ability to play guitar.

Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor of the original 1977 “Star Wars,” has died at age 80.

The Trump administration has revoked the visa of a Chinese national working for the state news agency Xinhua in the U.S. This move follows Beijing's decision to expel Vivian Wang, a New York Times correspondent, apparently over a DealBook event featuring Taiwan's leader.

A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations.

Broadway's biggest night is approaching with the Tony Awards broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on June 7.

Sue Tilley was working in an unemployment office when she met artist Lucian Freud.

Shrey Parikh has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, beating Ishaan Gupta in a lightning-round tiebreaker.

Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.

ABC-owned TV stations across the U.S. are criticizing the Federal Communications Commission for an early review of their broadcast licenses.

Saying it was time for a new approach and a new chapter, CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss has replaced the executive producer of “60 Minutes."